For over twenty years Michael enjoyed a successful managerial career in the public, private and voluntary sectors. His extensive background in service delivery and customer facing roles means he fully appreciates the importance of effective communication processes.

Michael’s experience encompasses several key areas including:

·         Leadership of multi-cultural and multi-discipline teams

·         Negotiating and influencing with a range of bodies from suppliers to trade unions

·         Managing client relationships from FTSE 100 companies to the SME sector

·         Creating compelling and informative messages via a variety of communication methods

This means, he is ideally placed to understand the challenges clients face, and to provide the creative spark and communication solutions, to help them achieve their objectives with customers, employees and stakeholders alike.

A dedicated volunteer, Michael is currently Walsall / Sandwell Group Secretary for the Motor Neurone Disease Association, as well as its Newsletter editor. He has previously held similar branch/area officer posts for a variety of other local voluntary groups, using his communications expertise to publicise their work.

He has recently been appointed news editor for the Solihull based Artimis Creative Group, including editing its new, on-line quarterly newsletter. See www.artimis.co.uk for full details.

Michael firmly believes in the power of plain English, and is committed to delivering a jargon free, effective but affordable service, tailored to your individual requirements.